It does take a bit of time to get familiar with them. I need to use mine more and gain some experience with it. This was only the second time I used it for a box. Once you get going at it, you should be able to dovetail a box in less than 30 minutes.

If you are in the market for a dovetail jig you can’t beat the Keller Dovetail Jig. It is about as simple to set up and use and you can get. I cut a perfect set of dovetails within the first 15 minutes of using it.

Nice box Bill – I love my Leigh D4 and FMT – I would not be without them, they are both so versatile – Like Bill I need to use mine more often, but do not get the chance too often at the moment.- Practice makes perfect.

I do need more practice with this jig, but it does give very good results once you get it set correctly. There are a lot of steps to take for making the dovetails, so it is a matter of practice to get them all down. I have a few drawers to make on a TV stand I am building, so that will give me a few more chances at it.

I also need to make more dovetailed boxes to get even more practice. Maybe I will even try those ones that are accented dovetails. They can look nice if the contrasts go together.